Saturday 14 April 2018

Ava die set

Hi crafters!  It's time for the Ava die set!  Don't you just love all the detail in this set?  You may even notice how pretty the Caroline die from the previous post looks sitting right in the centre of the crisscrossed Ava dies!  Well spotted if you did!  The Ava die comes in three pieces; a very decorative outer section which is what shows here in this samples, an inner cutting rectangle and a very floral centre section that can be used as a focal element all on it's own.  How's that for versatility!  This was one of my favourites to reach for and I'm sure it will be one of yours too!  You just need to pop a comment on this post to be entered into the drawing.  Face it, someone has to win and it might just be you! LOL    That's it for today but we aren't even half way through yet so there is so much more to come starting here at 6am tomorrow morning!  All for now, Sue x
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179 comments:

TDQ Karen said...

A lovely set i can see this on many pretty cards

Netty The Runner said...

Another beautiful die Sue. The card is lovely
Annette x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - a really pretty card and fabulous die set - definitely one of my favourites so far as I love anything lacy. This is now top of my to-buy list.
YvonneMayxx

Yvonne19856 said...

What a beautiful card and die set sue. It is exquisite. This style is my sort of die set. Very elegant and so useful. Xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue this is a set thst immediately caught my eye, so pretty and lacy. Love from Jackie xx

June Horrocks said...

Your card is awsum sue this die is just stunning lo
Like the delicate lace you see old ladies in Malta sat at machines creating their magic thank you sue
Love always
June Horrocks xxxxxx

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
This set is exquisite and I can see so many ways to use it,it really ticks all my boxes.
Your card is stunning.
Jan x

Cherry said...

Wow. This die is amazing. Beautiful.

Cherry
Bray

Evis M said...

Hi Sue,
A beautiful card. This is my favourite die set so far. I love it.
Regards,
Evis M.

Janet in Menston said...

Yet another fab set, such pretty fine details. Great card!


Janet Wilson in Menston

Crafty Smudge said...

Good Evening Sue,
So many possibilities with this delicate lace die, I love it in the aqua
Crafty Smudge

CCM said...

Hi Sue,

Ava,another lacy and intricate die set.You could not make a better choice than to present this pretty die set as the last post of the Elegance day. Yes, this is the perfect name for today. All the dies introduced today are pure elegance.Thank you.

Carmen-Dorothy/ Toronto

Yvonne H said...

Good evening Sue,
A beautiful card, love this Ava die set. So swirly on the outside with lovely flowers in the centre . Yvonne xx

Kiraneries said...

Hi again Sue, another stunning card and die set. Ava is another pretty and very intricate lacy set with lots of beautiful detail.


Margaret
xx

Karen K said...

Hi Sue
I love the card. So pretty.
Love
Karen in Telford xx

sued99 said...

Just love this set. It’s so pretty. X

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, I love the name, and I absolutely love the die set, the card is so pretty.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Barbara said...

Gorgeous card Sue and a fantastic die.

Barbara in Carnwath

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Hi Sue.
Thank you a very pretty die set and, beautiful card.
Have a lovely evening Kitty.

SassySaz said...

Good Evening Sue, stunning absolutely love it! I think my favourite so far but difficult to pick xx

Pauline Austen said...

Hi Sue, such a pretty, elegant die. This is my 2nd favourite now. Wondering whether it will be moved to 3rd favourite tomorrow. Enjoy your evening. Hugs xx Pauline in Teesside

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. So much detail and so pretty. I agree, there must be lots of other die that would look stunning in the centre of this one.

Lisbeth (from Beckenham)

BenteS from Krsand said...

Another beautiful card :))
All these wonderful new die designs, I am highly impressed by your creativity!

rosiejt said...

Pretty, versatile, desirable!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, what a beautiful card; the release so far has been really inspiring. WakeyL

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Lovely card and die. love Jean Z xxxx

Marion Scott said...

Gorgeous die set Sue, Ava is so pretty and one of my favourites. Love it.
Marion S x

redfox said...

simply breath taking. I'm sure people are really going to love this one and the card is so pretty. Love Sarah

Anonymous said...

This card is gorgeous. The die is so pretty.
Sabine L.

Margaret R said...

Hi Sue
Love what you have done with this die
Margaret x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, What an equisite and beautiful die set, so lacy. The card is fabulous and I love the colourway.

Barbara V

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
This is so lacy and beautiful. Stunning!
Véronique L

sandieann21 said...

So pretty,Sue. Delicate colours used, and beautiful die.

hazel young said...

Absolutely stunning card and die set Sue, love all the delicate detail xx hazel young nottm

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful card. Very useful die.

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
I agree with Carmen Dorothy pure elegance.

Clai01 said...

Got to have Ava too after seeing the card! How gorgeous do the dies look together? simply stunning. x

karenlotty said...

Gorgeous This has to be one of my favourites (so far!)

Rose in Chester said...

Ava is a STUNNER, can't wait to get it into my grubby little hands and start playing.
I love your card, it is truly beautiful.
I shall now have a glass of wine to celebrate another superb launch day.....
Hugs,Rose

Dorothy Cattanach said...

A great die set and such a lovely card. Such inspiration Sue. Thanks for sharing with us
Dorothy Cattanach. xxx

June Smith said...

Evening Sue and all Wilsonettes, well what a way to finish todays samples, love it

Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs June Smith xxx

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

Just beautiful. So lacy and gorgeous. Lovely card.

Love Helen xxx

Jan.moogie said...

Am loving these new dies Sue and your cards are ace xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sheila Barns said...

This is such a beautiful die set and card.

lindyloo12 said...

Love this Ava die set, but then they are all great!

Craftychris said...

Beautiful die set and card! Craftychris in Bournemouth xxx

Anonymous said...


Hi Sue

This is top of my wish list at the moment so detailed just love it.

Heather R Oxfordshire

Nanny Jo said...

WOW again, Sue!! What an amazingly detailed die set! It is so beautiful and I would love to get my sticky mitts on these! :) Nanny Jo N Ireland

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Ava is adorable. Combined with your other dies she is beautiful but will be equally stunning all by herself x
Beautiful day today so distracted by weeds and washing so need to go back and look at posts 2 and 3 x
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card and gorgeous die.
B xx

Wacki Macky said...

It's been a great day in the garden and it looks much tidier now. The bulbs and plants I'm mnaking a start on tomorrow!!! Weather permitting.

This is why I've been taking so long to comment on your new release Sue.

Another lovely die set in this post and another great card made from it, and another one to add to my crafty stash sometime eh? I think this one is my favourite die set so far in this release.

Thank you for your daily inspiration, lots of love and craftihappiness to everyone,

Pearl of Kinver xxxxxxx

CraftyCoffey said...

Lovely card & a beautiful Die.

Michele

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wow!!! Love so much Ava frame, your card is a delight using this and that previous die set! Love the inside of the frame you haven't used here, too, it's so sweet and romantic!!!! Very versatile both!

stitchingranny said...

This is a stunning background and goes lovely with the Caroline die, though it has such pretty flowers in the centre that it seemed an awful shame to have hidden them. I am sure we will see them soon Sue, as I feel you will not be able to resist showing them off to us (well I do hope you wont lol)

Hugs Helen (stitch) xxx

craftynanna said...

I absolutely love love this die and a glorious card, hugs Johanna Widnes

Karen wings M said...

Hi Sue,
Love this one,very delicate & pretty
Best wishes
Karen wings M

Pat said...

Hi Sue
Another beautiful die set. It is so versatile, as you can see in your pretty card
6

Glennis F said...

A very pretty set, I love the way you have used it

Glennis nz

Mavis L said...


Hi Sue. What a gorgeous die. Love it. Mavis L x

Bejay said...

Beautifully delicate, Sue. Love it.
Bejay xx

CraftySuetoo said...

Hi Sue. This is my favourite die (from today). I figure if I start with a daily favourite then it should make deciding the buying order easier. Sue xxx

Laura O said...

This is a gorgeous die so versatile and useful. Great card sue. Laura O Springfield

Lilly said...

This set of dies is just stunning and a lovely card too. Lilly (Lilly's craft corner)

Dawn Holben said...

Sue this is stunning and another of my favourites, just love every little detail on this die.

Janice K said...

Hi Sue,
I love all the intricate cutwork in this card, a very pretty, feminine design and ANOTHER die to add to my wishlist! x
Janice K AC Bucks

Croquet Queen x said...

Hi Sue,

Awesome!!
Loving the floral centrepiece, plus the delicate outer edge, it's truly an inspirational set.

Croquet Queen x

rolfi said...

Hi Sue,

very delicate Ava die set and card you made... The colour combination is amazing.

Rolf xxx

Emily said...

Lovely die and card. Lacy is my favorite for cards, and this is tops.
Hugs, emily65

Pussycats said...

Hello Sue and all
WOW what a beautiful die , the details on Ava are stunning. I am thinking of all the ways you could use this day by adding colour or paper piecing. I love the card you have created using the die.
Wendy, Pussycats

Ann Topp said...

Good Evening. Sue. And oh my God what have you done to me. 3 fabulous ladies in a row and I want them all. Fantastic work Sue. No wonder our little blog family class you as the top designer. Beautiful sample card. Someone is going to be very lucky. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

Pawprintx4 said...

Another beautiful but useful die set. Caroline does look stunning taking the focal spot on your card. Love all the detail.
The launch is so much fun. Thank you for the work that went into creating these exceptional dies.
Stephanie K
SC/USA

CraftyJo said...

This may just be my favourite!

Beverly Fuchs said...

Hello again Sue,

What a stunner for the last post of the day. Ava looks like beautiful handmade Belgian lace, magnificent, it's just a shame that so much of her is hidden in the card. The card is breathtaking in it's color scheme and design. I have loved every posting today, it would be so hard to say which is my favorite. Your talent and creativity overwhelms me.

Looking forward to tomorrow.

Beverly

NannaShaz said...

Evening Sue and all the Wilsonettes
This is definitely my favourite die of all so far in this collection, it is so pretty delicate and lacy a real stunner on any card

Love
Hunnymummy54 from MK
xxx

newbie85 said...

What an elegant card!!! And this Ava die- no words to explain!!! What a DELICATE die!!! So elegant looking!!! A MUST HAVE for sure!!!

Lyn Cleasby said...

This is really lovely, look forward to seeing what you create with the centre of the Die as well. Thanks, Sue, for sharing this.

Geordie Jan said...

Another gorgeous due and beautiful die, they just get better and better x

Cards2Di4 said...

Wow, the detail here is gorgeous, Sue. Amazing. Hugs, Diane (Cards2Di4) xx

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue Difficult to pick a favourite but this has to be a contender.
Anne7 from Calne xxx

Anonymous said...

Well Sue, how on earth do you do it. Ava is simply beautiful, such elegance. The card is stunning. Hugs WALES FOR EVER xxx

Scottydog said...

A very intricate die, a real beauty. A lovely card to showcase these lovely Dies. Thank you Sue. I’m already confused as to which die should be top of my list. Will have to stick to just two or three to start with, so these lovely ladies are real contenders.

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Think this has to be my favourite die from this range. Gorgeous post and die...

Nuttynanny Sheppey said...

Really pretty and intricate dies. Absolutely beautiful

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue
This die set is so pretty and delicate...could be used in so many ways!!
Love
Sam Thapa
xxxxxxxxxx

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue Another fabulous die set do pretty & the central floral die in beautiful
Lynne L Haverfordwest

DeCor said...

Such a big die. Love it! Looks wonderful in your card.

Anne said...

Such a delicate set of dies, Sue.

Anne (Northampton)

Maria said...

Hi Sue and everyone.
I love this die Sue and the card is beautiful too.

Hugs to all Wilsonette's
Maria x

ursula said...

Stunning card, so feminine and beautiful....def my favourites....luv Ursula Longworth xxx

Cathie said...

Fabulous card and fabulous die. On my must have list.

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, Ava is just as beautiful as her sisters and Caroline looks very comfortable sitting on her. I really like the look of the floral centrepiece too and look forward to seeing it make an appearance soon.

Frances

Denise Bryant said...

Love the rectangular shape and the pretty flowers! Lovely card with this die!
DeniseB in CA

Theresa said...

has a filigree feel to it, very elegant, hugs xx

theresa w said...

Hi again Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Wow Sue what a beautiful die x the card is stunning again I love it x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Betty McAlister said...

Hi Sue. Another stunning die and card. Love this die, in fact have loved all of today's dies. Xx

ahappycrafter50 said...

I nearly bought this one at CE on Thursday but decided on the stained glass daisies. It is so pretty.
Jan
Northampton

Unknown said...

Hi Sue.

Another beautiful addition to the collection! I can see lots of possibilities for Ava, and love the colours of your sample card.

Laura K, Buckinghamshire x

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
This Die is lovely on the outside but yummy in the middle, very pretty card

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat L, Belfast

Fikreta said...

gorgeous card!

Craftyhugs said...

Love this die! So much variety to it. I can imagine all I would do with it. Ideas are endless. Stunning card sue xc

Jackie Meechan said...

So much detail in this die. It’s gorgeous. Card is too.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
XX

Berina RGA said...

Such a lovely card!! I love how you've used the rectangle die for the square card.

Viki Banaszak said...

Ok, I am in L O V E with this one! Such a beautiful design!I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve.

rjsmusic said...

Beautiful die and card!

hollyberry said...

Think that this frame is my favourite,although of course they are all beautiful.

Unknown said...

For a while, I worried that we had lost you to some corporate decision requiring you to do frames like many of the other companies are doing, but today's designs have proven that the real Sue Wilson, and the unsung artist who interprets your ideas, have still have the grace, beauty and genius that set you apart from all the others.

At first I thought Ava was too much. Really, she could have been two sets, because the interior leafy rectangle is a story unto itself. Also, now I see the family resemblance between Ava and Caroline.

No other company has yet achieved the elegance, pleasing proportions and graceful swirls and curves that are your trademark. Also, the intricate dies of other companies somehow aren't sharp enough to cut as well as yours cut. They're a pleasure to own, a pleasure to use and a pleasure to see our results.

Thank you for making life better in so many ways.

Love,
Donita, (from Rhode Island in the U.S.) (No, we're not part of New York or Massachusetts, we're our own state.)

Ginger S said...

Another beautiful die!! Your cards are so elegant!!

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue, 🥇Award Winning Blog For 2016
“WOW WOW WOW” Ava Cutting Die Is Extremely/Exceptional/Exquisite
I Truly Love The Phenomenal Design Such A Beautiful Lacy Die Which
Works Fabulously With The Caroline Die As You’ve Shown Here, I Love
The Colour Combination You’ve Chosen Also Sue, Thank You For Designing
Such Magnificent Cutting Dies.......
Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Sue,
Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx

Debra K. said...

Oh, this is such a gorgeous die set!! So delicate and lacy. You've made a very beautiful card with it. Debra x

Anonymous said...

GM Sue. Very lovely. For my list. CraftyClarew

KarinsArtScrap said...

wow stunning die and card Sue and so elegant

gr karin

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
What a pretty delicate die and card! Will my list ever end lol!
Hugs x
Heather T

JAO said...

This is one of my favourites, I hope after the launch you will show more cards using this die.

Chris Curry said...

This die set has to be a favourite. What a lovely card. Thank you Sue. Xxx

Narrowboat girl said...

Wow, Ava is just so delicate looking. She will surely turn heads whenever she is used

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, I can see why this die set is one of your favourites, it must be one of the most intricate designs in your range. Love the versatility of the central floral panel too. It really does look stunning on your card. Bx

Littlelamb said...

Sorry didn’t make it to comment on this before now. Wasn’t feeling so good yesterday. This looks a lovely die and will be very useful. Thank you.

Izzy said...

Oh my goodness, can't believe the amount of lacy detail you've managed to squeeze into one die set Sue...absolutely gorgeous!

Izzy

foxyg said...

Absolutely beautiful.

lydia jordan said...

Hi Sue,
My favourite so far, it's gorgeous.
Lydia
X

Karen Drew said...

Wow! Love how delicate and ornate the Ava die is.
Luv
Karen xx

Kim Salisbury said...

Such an elegant card, simply stunning

Anonymous said...

Very pretty frame die from LM-Designs Lianne Morrison Norfolk UK

susyjune said...

Amazing card and die

Wendy Downes said...

Fantastic card and lovely die set.

Wendy iow Downes x

Marie P from Longridge said...

Hi there Sue and all Wilsonettes.
What a perfectly adorable card made from a perfectly adorable die by a perfectly adorable Master Crafter.
What else can I say?
Thank you Sue for all you do.
Marie P.

Cdteach said...

WOW!!!!!!!!!! such an intricate die. It really is amazing how fine and delicate this design is.

Jan

Steph Cotterill said...

Oh Sue, what can I say - not a great deal as breathing is still uncomfortable due to the pneumonia but I can't think of a better nicer way to take my breath away lol this is adorable far too pretty for me to put into words, I bet in real life it's delicacy and beauty is magnificent and that's just looking at the die as it stands in the packaging that's without thinking of all the pretty cards it will help us make. Thank you for all the beauty you are designing for us xxx

Rosemary Stickland said...

Wow, so delicate, what a lovely die!
Rosemary xx

Nana on the Hill said...

I think I've found another favourite! Hope my bank balance holds up x

Jan Leatherland said...

Absolutely beauteous - a fabulous set, love everything about it including the name!

JanL
in Sheffield

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

I love this one! It seems so dainty and delicate!
It's on my list!
Sharon in Toronto in the ice storm!

Unknown said...

So beautiful this has to be my favourite! X

Pattyb said...

I love this new die set! And your card is gorgeous!
Thx for the chance to win it!
Hugs, Pattyb65

Owlish said...

HI SUE
AVA frames and tags are very good and could be very useful
your card is very nice a bit busy for me but good
JOYFUL Xx

Stella Munn said...

Really pretty. Such fine detailing. Love it. Thanks Sue x

hettygarlick said...

That's just breathtaking! They get prettier and prettier.

Dorothy of Baldock, GB said...

Good afternoon Sue

Beautiful lacy very feminine card, I love this Sue. I also love this colour combination too.

Love n hugs to everyone

Dorothy of Baldock

Kate's Cards said...

I love, love, love Ava! Xx

lritchie said...

Hi Sue, another beautiful card and die!

Lori from Canada

Suzzette Yandle said...

Yes, yes, yes! This Ava die set is one of my favorites. I am loving all of the tiny swirls and the intricate workmanship and the quality that I know is there in this die. Your card design is amazing with the layers; and the up and down of the layers giving this card such depth in true "Sue Wilson" style.

Unknown said...

So much detail and it will work with so many of my other dies anf folders. Just lovely! x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Amazing card and die.
Kate from Kendal

Lisa C Johnson said...

Hi Sue:
Wow. What a lovely die set. I like that the outer piece can be cut separate as it would make a great frame.
Lisa J in Victoria

Eunice(Edmonton) said...

Such an intricate cutting die, absolutely gorgeous!!

Brenda said...

Hi Sue,
I can see Ava being everyone's favourite, such elegant and fine detail. The outer section would make a beautiful frame, whilst the inner section could equally be used on its own creating a CAS card. This set is on my favourites wish list.
Love your Beautiful card.
Hugs Brenda xxx

sandyh said...

I love the filigree, very delicate.

sandyh(hull)

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Sue
Wow how pretty Ava is. Such a lovely Die.

Anonymous said...

WOW, Sus!!
What a beautiful die and card! This wa my favourite when I first saw your die release and it has certainly come up to my expectations!!
Ava is really so pretty but hope to see more of her next time she is incorporated in to one of your cards!! She is too pretty to be covered up! LOL!!
Lesley S x

Anonymous said...

So excited about this die I forgot to sign as.:
Lesley S x
West Sussex !!!!!

Anonymous said...

Carole Stourbridge
Again another very useful frame and middle Durand it's a stunner

Welsh Dors said...

Hi Sue,
I'm running out of superlatives, absolutely gorgeous, both card and die.
Best wishes
Dorianne-Pembrey

Yorks butterfly said...

Hi Sue such a delicate frame and so so useful, a great addition to any craft room.
Wendy x

Willygogs14 said...

Think this is my favourite die from this release

Jomada-Dawn said...

Oh yes, I particularly like this one. it's so intricate. Those flowers in the centre piece look really pretty - I wonder if you could do a stained glass effect with it?
Jomada-Dawn

Di said...


Hi Sue,
Another gorgeous card and die, love the intricacy of this one, have to have this one.
Cheers,
Di B. x
Tasmania.

Karenladd said...

This is exquisite and so very beautiful! You always impress me with your gorgeous cards and I love the layers!
karenladd

Latenight SandyH said...

Amazing die set and lovely card. Love the delicate filigree look of the outer die but my eye is drawn to the beautiful floral central die which doesn't feature on this card.
Steph, sorry to hear about your pneumonia. Hope you are soon feeling better.

Janice E Brummett said...

Oh so pretty! Love the colors! They accent the delicate filigree of this die. This is a must have!

StampNK said...

This very fancy and beautiful card would impress anyone who received it! Your dies are beyond beautiful.
Stampnk cardmaker

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
This is the frame die of the release to me, just stunning and the card is too.
The good thing about not being on line for a couple of days is seeing all of these posts at once, love it!
Hugs
Muriel x

Unknown said...

Beautiful

Vie
x

Arlyn(O) said...

Hi Sue, This die is so intrigue you've out done yourself. A

Chantal said...

I love this new die set! And your card is gorgeous!

Hugs, Chantal S

gwen70 said...

This die really is a must have card is beautiful

Robin Sachs said...

Hi Sue,
Absolutely gorgeous card and a fantastic new die set. MUST HAVE!

gailgale said...

Love the delicacy of this die!!!

Tres said...

Hi Sue. WOW !!! Yet another GORGEOUS card and Die set !!! Your new Ava die has already been sitting at the top of my huge long wish list since I very first saw it in a sneaky peak a little while ago !!! I really love this card and the colours you have used to. I just adore Ava's fabulous floral design and its intricacy. I think it is so delicate and pretty. The whole set is outstandingly STUNNING Sue. I can't wait to see you make some more gorgeous cards using this die set. Thank you so much Sue. Lots of love from Tres X X X

Tres from Orpington X X X

Elizabeth Louise said...

Loving this one too...a fabulous new collection

Elizabeth sleepless in Coventry

Karene M from Australia said...

Hi Sue, as you say, this set has so much beautiful detail in it, it’s so pretty!

dmj from kett said...



A lovely die, but it might be a bit swirly
for me,



Doreen x

Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...

Wow this card is stunning. Love the die it is so pretty xx

Crafty Cruiser said...

Fabulous card from this gorgeous die
Doreen R

Suemac said...

A simply stunning card

NancyR said...

This is one of the most beautiful dies I have seen. So many uses.

NancyR in Delaware, USA

TracyM #6773 said...

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS card and dies!
WOW - so much DELICATE detail ... I think this BEAUTY is my new FAVOURITE - LOVE IT ALL :)

Theresa said...

wow! this is so intricate, hugs xx

Vanessa Hodgson said...

Wow beautiful x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
wow this is sooo pretty definitely on my wish list.
With best wishes
Elaine Ann